Bluburu

Greetings from the Bay Area Imprezza Club

I'm over here in Scotland for a few weeks, enjoying looking at all the cool chasssis types that never made it state-side.

While here, I'm getting around in a guttless little Fiat Punto, and badly missing my WRX... On the other hand, it's probably for the best that my wings are trimmed, as I have plenty of re-learning to do, what with driving on the left and negotiating roundabouts and such...

My girlfriend is a Scott, and we get together several times a year for a good driving holliday... She's seen more California back-roads than most Californians, and is now showing me the sights over here. So far this trip, we've been up to the Trossachs, Kintyre, and Arran, and will hopefully make it out a few more times. Last time we made it out to the Hebredes and Sutherland... Quite a beautifull country y'all got here.

The other night, we went out to a movie, and bumped into a group of Subie drivers gathered for a meet... Just like me and my "Drive Club" mates do of a Monday night back home... good to see that some things are universal!

Question: Do people over here take their Subies out on dirt and gravel? Its a major form of recreational driving for Subaru owners over in my piece of the world, but so far everything I've seen over here has been paved. (NARROW, but paved...)

Anyway... Just saying 'sup to my brethren across the pond.

Later,
Bluburu

CyprusScooby

Hi mate,

Hope your enjoying Scotland.
I'll be in Edinburgh with my Type-R STi Version 5 on the 16th Dec, (getting Apexi re-map) so if you wanna go for a spin, let me know.

sti-04!!

HTH

Alan_200sx

Do they not do the 48hr test drive anymore?? That would be enough to see some of Scotland!

Bluburu

Damn kind offer. Unfortunately for me, I'll be flying out on the 13th.

By the way, what is "Type R"... that isn't a designation used in the US. Is that the 2.0 or the 2.5?

Thanks for thinkin' of me,
Blu

Bluburu

You're assuming her name isn't "Scott"......




Okay, my bad... I make that mistake WAY too often, considering we've been seeing each other for 4 years.



Herpatologists Talk Hastily?
Hippies toke Hash?

um...

Hondas Turn Haphazardly?

Curious,
Blu

Bluburu

Damn! In my country, they only give you 15 minutes in a car with a disabled turbo and the salesman sitting next to you to make sure you don't have too much fun...

Blu

The_Gza

Hope This Helps

Also, the Type R is a 2.0l - only the newly released versions of the Impreza come with the 2.5l engine as standard across here - of course there are some that have slipped a 2.5l in the 'classic' or bug/blobeye versions.

Cheers

CyprusScooby

The Type-R STi is a Japan only model with the 2 door WRC bodyshell. Its the closest model made to the WRC cars. Its got a 2litre, 300bhp engine, handbuilt by STi.

Bluburu

Damn!

Now I'm really bummed that I won't be in town on the 16th! Got any pics?

Thanks again for the offer... If you're ever in the neighborhood of Santa Cruz, California, PM me at the BAIC (same screen name) and I'll show you some ritchous back-roads.

Bluburu

Och Aye.

CyprusScooby

Here ya go mate:

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It has the usual STi Type-R Version 5 features of:

300bhp STi Phase 2 handbuilt engine
DCCD
Intercooler Waterspray
STi Seats
Pink STi Suspension
STi exhaust system
Group N Rally Gearbox
STi Bodykit and Spoiler
Carbon Fibre STi Strutbrace
4 Pot Front & 2 Pot Rear brakes
White STi Dials
Momo Steering Wheel


I have added the following:

STi Version 6 Front splitter
Goodridge Braided braked hoses
18" Antharite Rota GRA/Tarmac2 Alloys & Toyo T1R Tyres
Graham Goode Racing Centre Dash 3 Guage Pod & Dials
Chrome Richbrook Gear Surround
Cusco De-Cat Exhaust Centre Section
Crystal Indicators & Sidelights
STi Version 8 Front Grill & Boot Badges
18" Rota GRA/Tarmac2 Alloys & Toyo T1R Tyres
Apexi Power FC ECU & FC Commander
Graham Goode Racing Induction Kit, Cold Air Feeder & Heat Shield
STi Carpet Mats
Lightend Flywheel
Samco Hoses
Subaru Seat Belt Pads